Coming up in Hays CISD football  Lehman Lobos at Westwood Warriors  When: Thursday, 7 p.m. Where: Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (Round Rock) Intangibles: All of the hype and expectations that have come with Lehman High's new coaching staff culminate this week as the Lobos open up their 2017 campaign...

A Louisiana woman died and three other people are in critical condition at St. David’s South Austin as a result of a traffic collision on FM 1626 late Wednesday, Aug. 23. According to DPS public information officer Robbie Barrera, the accident occurred at approximately 10:21 p.m. three miles northwe...

Downed trees and flooded streets was the extent of the impact seen around parts of Buda and Kyle as Hays County seemingly escaped the brunt of Hurricane Harvey’s wrath. The storm, which landed ashore in Rockport as a Category 4 hurricane, stalled over the Cuero area Saturday, which led to torrential...

Growth in the Buda area is allowing the Emergency Service District No. 8 to broaden its ranks and equipment.  Earlier this month, ESD 8, which is the Buda Fire Department (BFD), hired three new firefighters as a result of “internal operational changes,” said Clay Huckaby, ESD 8 chief. Huckaby said t...

Due to the ongoing threat of inclement weather as a result of Tropical Storm Harvey, Hays CISD officials have canceled all classes and school related activities for Monday. According to the district, all district operations will resume as normal on Tuesday, Aug. 28. Monday was to be the first day of...

UPDATE – 12:25 p.m. Hays CISD officials continue to monitor the weather situation as the first day of school approaches. Classes across the district are scheduled to begin on Monday. Heavy rainfall and the potential for flooding as a result of Tropical Storm Harvey, however, is forcing Austin area s...

UPDATE – 11:14 p.m.  Consistent rainfall throughout the day from now Tropical Storm Harvey has led to the closure of several roads and low water crossings in Hays County. Here's a list of roads that are currently closed. Updates to this list can be found at atxfloods.com. Buda/Kyle •  Apple Blossom ...

UPDATE – 8:38 p.m. Additional road closures as a result of heavy rain and the possibility of extended power outages are what Hays County officials are expecting during the overnight hours, according to a press release. The information, which was disseminated in a press release, comes as Tropical Sto...

As the threat of severe weather from Hurricane Harvey is imminent, emergency officials are taking steps to prepare for the worst. Hays County’s Office of Emergency Management, along with local emergency districts, are organizing efforts in the event of severe weather this weekend. According to multi...

A DPS officer works late Wednesday night on the wreck near Leisurewoods. By Samantha Smith A Louisiana woman died and three other people are in critical condition at St. David’s South Austin as a result of a traffic collision on FM 1626 late Wednesday, Aug. 23. According to DPS public information of...